U.S. patent application number 15/900699 was filed with the patent office on 2019-08-22 for eyelash applicators, magnetic artificial eyelashes, and methods for using the same.
The applicant listed for this patent is KISS NAIL PRODUCTS, INC.. Invention is credited to YEO JIN KIM.
Application Number | 20190254373 15/900699 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 63667023 |
Filed Date | 2019-08-22 |
United States Patent
Application |
20190254373 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
KIM; YEO JIN |
August 22, 2019 |
EYELASH APPLICATORS, MAGNETIC ARTIFICIAL EYELASHES, AND METHODS FOR
USING THE SAME
Abstract
An exemplary artificial eyelash applicator arrangement can be
provided, which can include, for example, a first handle portion
can include (i) a first proximal portion and (ii) a first curved
applicator portion configured to magnetically hold a top artificial
eyelash(es) and connected to the first proximal portion, and a
second handle portion coupled to the first handle side can include
(i) a second proximal portion and (ii) a second curved applicator
portion configured to magnetically hold a bottom artificial
eyelash(es) and connected to the second proximal portion. The first
handle portion or the second handle portion can include a hinge(s),
and the first handle portion or the second handle portion can be
configured to rotate about the hinge(s).
Inventors: |
KIM; YEO JIN; (Port
Washington, NY) |
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Applicant: |
Name |
City |
State |
Country |
Type |
KISS NAIL PRODUCTS, INC. |
Port Washington |
NY |
US |
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Family ID: |
63667023 |
Appl. No.: |
15/900699 |
Filed: |
February 20, 2018 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
1/1 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A41G 5/02 20130101 |
International
Class: |
A41G 5/02 20060101
A41G005/02 |
Claims
1. An artificial eyelash applicator arrangement, comprising: a
first handle portion including (i) a first proximal portion and
(ii) a first curved applicator portion configured to magnetically
hold and maintain thereon at least one top artificial eyelash and
connected to the first proximal portion; and a second handle
portion coupled to the first handle portion and including (i) a
second proximal portion and (ii) a second curved applicator portion
configured to magnetically hold and maintain thereon at least one
bottom artificial eyelash and connected to the second proximal
portion, wherein at least one of the first handle portion or the
second handle portion includes at least one hinge, wherein the at
least one of the first handle portion or the second handle portion
is configured to rotate about the at least one hinge, and wherein
the at least one hinge is configured to resist rotation of the
first handle portion or the second handle portion.
2. The artificial eyelash applicator arrangement of claim 1,
wherein the at least one hinge includes a first hinge and a second
hinge, and wherein the first handle portion includes the first
hinge and the second handle portion includes the second hinge.
3. The artificial eyelash applicator arrangement of claim 1,
wherein the first handle portion and the second handle portion
include a first distal portion and a second distal portion,
respectively, and wherein the second handle portion is coupled to
the first handle portion by coupling the first and second distal
portions to one another.
4. The artificial eyelash applicator arrangement of claim 3,
wherein the first proximal portion is provided opposite to the
second proximal portion.
5. The artificial eyelash applicator arrangement of claim 4,
wherein the at least one hinge is connected to at least one of the
first proximal portion or the second proximal portion.
6. The artificial eyelash applicator arrangement of claim 1,
wherein the first curved applicator portion includes a first metal
structure disposed thereon, and the second curved applicator
portion includes a second metal structure disposed thereon.
7. The artificial eyelash applicator arrangement of claim 6,
wherein the first metal structure is curved to match the first
curved applicator and the second metal structure is curved to match
the second curved applicator.
8. The artificial eyelash applicator arrangement of claim 1,
wherein the first curved applicator portion includes at least two
first metal structures disposed thereon, and the second curved
applicator portion includes at least two second metal structures
disposed thereon.
9. The artificial eyelash applicator arrangement of claim 8,
wherein the at least two first metal structures are curved to match
the first curved applicator portion, and the at least two second
metal structures are curved to match the second curved applicator
portion.
10. The artificial eyelash applicator arrangement of claim 1,
further comprising at least one spring coupled to the first and
second handle portions.
11. The artificial eyelash applicator arrangement of claim 1,
wherein at least one of the first proximal portion or the second
proximal portion is configured to rotate in at least one of a
clockwise direction or counterclockwise direction.
12. The artificial eyelash applicator arrangement of claim 1,
wherein at least one of the first handle portion or the second
handle portion includes at least one grip portion disposed
thereon.
13. A magnetic eyelash applicator arrangement, comprising: a first
handle portion including (i) a first proximal portion and (ii) a
first curved applicator portion configured to magnetically hold and
maintain thereon a first artificial eyelash and connected to the
first proximal portion, wherein the first curved applicator portion
includes a first continuous strip of metal disposed thereon; and a
second handle portion coupled to the first handle portion and
including (i) a second proximal portion and (ii) a second curved
applicator portion configured to magnetically hold and maintain
thereon a second artificial eyelash and connected to the second
proximal portion, wherein the second curved applicator portion
includes a second continuous strip of metal disposed thereon;
wherein the first handle portion includes a hinge, wherein the
first handle portion is configured to rotate about the hinge to a
first position for applying the first artificial eyelash to an
eyelash of a user.
14. The magnetic eyelash applicator arrangement of claim 13,
wherein the first position of the first handle portion is opposite
a position of the second handle portion for applying the first
artificial eyelash and the second artificial eyelash to the eyelash
of the user.
15. The magnetic eyelash applicator arrangement of claim 13,
wherein the first handle portion is configured to rotate in at
least one of a clockwise direction or counterclockwise
direction.
16. The magnetic eyelash applicator arrangement of claim 13,
wherein the first handle portion and the second handle portion
include a first distal portion and a second distal portion,
respectively, and wherein the second handle portion is coupled to
the first handle portion by coupling the first and second distal
portions to one another.
17. The magnetic eyelash applicator arrangement of claim 16,
wherein the first proximal portion is provided opposite to the
second proximal portion.
18. The magnetic eyelash applicator of claim 13, wherein the first
continuous strip of metal is curved to match a shape of the first
curved applicator portion, and the second continuous strip of metal
is curved to match a shape of the second curved applicator
portion.
19. The magnetic eyelash applicator arrangement of claim 13,
wherein at least one of the first handle portion or the second
handle portion includes at least one grip portion disposed
thereon.
20. A method of applying at least one set of magnetic artificial
eyelashes, comprising: rotating a first handle portion of a
magnetic eyelash applicator arrangement in a first direction;
magnetically applying or coupling at least one top magnetic
artificial eyelash to one of the first handle portion or a second
handle portion of the magnetic eyelash applicator arrangement;
magnetically applying or coupling at least one bottom magnetic
artificial eyelash to another one of the first handle portion or
the second handle portion of the magnetic eyelash applicator
arrangement; rotating the first handle portion in a second
direction, which is a reverse direction of the first direction;
placing the magnetic eyelash applicator arrangement over an eyelash
of a person; and connecting the top and bottom magnetic artificial
eyelashes to the eyelash of the person.
21. The artificial eyelash applicator arrangement of claim 1,
wherein the first proximal portion is configured to rotate in a
first direction, and wherein the second proximal portion is
configured to rotate in a second direction which is a reverse
direction of the first direction.
22. The magnetic eyelash applicator arrangement of claim 13,
wherein the first proximal portion is configured to rotate in a
first direction, and wherein the second proximal portion is
configured to rotate in a second direction which is a reverse
direction of the first direction.
23. The artificial eyelash applicator arrangement of claim 1,
wherein the second handle portion does not include a hinge.
24. The artificial eyelash application arrangement of claim 1,
wherein the at least one hinge is configured to resist rotation of
the first handle portion or the second handle portion by a
predetermined level of resistance.
25. The artificial eyelash applicator arrangement of claim 24,
wherein the at least one hinge is configured to allow rotation of
the first handle portion or the second handle portion when a user
applies a force to overcome the predetermined level of resistance.
Description
FIELD OF THE DISCLOSURE
[0001] The present disclosure relates generally to artificial
eyelashes and applicators for applying such eyelashes, and more
specifically, to exemplary embodiments of an exemplary magnetic
eyelash applicators, magnetic artificial eyelashes, and methods for
using the same.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
[0002] Artificial eyelashes are used to enhance the length,
curliness, fullness, and thickness of natural eyelashes. Artificial
eyelashes can be made from several materials including mink,
synthetic, or horse hair. Previous methods of applying artificial
eyelashes use an adhesive glue to individually stick the artificial
eyelashes to each natural/real eyelash one-by-one. This prevents
the eyelashes from sticking together. However, such glue-based
artificial eyelashes can be difficult to apply and remove, and over
time, they can lose their ability to stick to real eyelashes.
[0003] In order to overcome some of the deficiencies in glue-based
artificial eyelash, magnetic-based artificial eyelashes have been
developed. Magnetic-based artificial eyelashes are typically
applied to eyelashes using two opposing magnetic-based artificial
eyelashes. Thus, glue is not necessary to connect and hold the
artificial eyelashes. The magnetic-based artificial eyelashes are
easy to use, waterproof, and reusable. However, certain prior
magnetic-based artificial eyelashes have certain drawbacks, which
can include being difficult to apply to the natural eyelashes,
having inner and outer corners that can stick out from the edges of
the eyelashes, etc. They can be expensive, and the magnetic-based
artificial eyelashes may not fully adhere to the eyelash line. Many
of these problems are due to the difficulty in applying such
magnetic-based artificial eyelashes to natural eyelashes.
[0004] Thus, it may be beneficial to provide an exemplary magnetic
eyelash applicator and method for using the same which can overcome
at least some of the deficiencies described herein above.
SUMMARY OF EXEMPLARY EMBODIMENTS
[0005] An exemplary artificial eyelash applicator arrangement can
be provided, which can include, for example, a first handle
portion, which can include (i) a first proximal portion and (ii) a
first curved applicator portion which can be configured to
magnetically hold a top artificial eyelash(es), which can be
connected to the first proximal portion, and a second handle
portion coupled to the first handle side, which can include (i) a
second proximal portion and (ii) a second curved applicator portion
which can be configured to magnetically hold a bottom artificial
eyelash(es) and can be connected to the second proximal portion.
The first handle portion or the second handle portion can include a
hinge(s), and the first handle portion or the second handle portion
can be configured to rotate about the hinge(s).
[0006] In some exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure, the
hinge(s) can include a first hinge and a second hinge, where the
first handle portion can include the first hinge and the second
handle portion can include the second hinge. The first handle
portion and the second handle portion can include a first distal
portion and a second distal portion, respectively, and the second
handle portion can be coupled to the first handle portion by
coupling the first and second distal portions to one another. The
first proximal portion can be provided opposite to the second
proximal portion. The hinge(s) can be connected to the first
proximal portion or the second proximal portion. The first curved
applicator portion can include a first metal structure disposed
thereon, and the second curved applicator portion can include a
second metal structure disposed thereon. The first metal structure
can be curved to match the first curved applicator and the second
metal structure can be curved to match the second curved
applicator.
[0007] According to further exemplary embodiments of the present
disclosure, the first curved applicator portion can include at
least two first metal structures disposed thereon, and the second
curved applicator portion can include at least two second metal
structures disposed thereon. The at least two first metal
structures can be curved to match the first curved applicator
portion, and the at least two second metal structures can be curved
to match the second curved applicator portion. A spring(s) can be
included, which can be coupled to the first and second handle
portions. The first proximal portion or the second proximal portion
can be configured to rotate in a clockwise direction or
counterclockwise direction. The first handle portion or the second
handle portion can include a grip portion(s) disposed thereon.
[0008] A further exemplary embodiment of a magnetic eyelash
applicator arrangement can be provided, which can include, for
example, a first handle portion, which can include (i) a first
proximal portion and (ii) a first curved applicator portion, which
can be configured to magnetically hold a top artificial eyelash(es)
and can be connected to the first proximal portion, where the first
curved applicator portion can also include a first continuous strip
of metal disposed thereon. A second handle side can be coupled to
the first handle side and can include (i) a second proximal portion
and (ii) a second curved applicator portion, which can be
configured to magnetically hold a bottom artificial eyelash(es) and
can be connected to the second proximal portion, where the second
curved applicator portion can include a second continuous strip of
metal disposed thereon.
[0009] In some exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure, the
first handle portion or the second handle portion can include a
hinge(s), where the first handle portion or the second handle
portion can be configured to rotate about the hinge(s). The first
handle portion or the second handle portion can be configured to
rotate in a clockwise direction or counterclockwise direction. The
first handle portion and the second handle portion can include a
first distal portion and a second distal portion, respectively,
where the second handle portion can be coupled to the first handle
portion by coupling the first and second distal portions to one
another. The first proximal portion can be provided opposite to the
second proximal portion. The first continuous strip of metal can be
curved to match a shape of the first curved applicator portion, and
the second continuous strip of metal can be curved to match a shape
of the second curved applicator portion. The first handle portion
or the second handle portion can include a grip portion(s) disposed
thereon.
[0010] A further exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure,
which can include using the exemplary embodiments described above,
can be a method of applying one or more sets of magnetic artificial
eyelashes, which can include, for example, rotating a first handle
portion of a magnetic eyelash applicator arrangement in a first
direction, magnetically applying or coupling a top magnetic
artificial eyelash(es) to the first handle portion or a second
handle portion of the magnetic eyelash applicator arrangement, and
magnetically applying or coupling a bottom magnetic artificial
eyelash(es) to the first handle portion or the second handle
portion of the magnetic eyelash applicator arrangement. The first
handle portion can be rotated in a second direction, which can be a
reverse direction of the first direction. The magnetic eyelash
applicator arrangement can be placed over an eyelash of a person,
and the top and bottom magnetic artificial eyelashes can be
connected to the eyelash of the person.
[0011] These and other objects, features and advantages of the
exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure will become
apparent upon reading the following detailed description of the
exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure, when taken in
conjunction with the appended paragraphs.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0012] Further objects, features and advantages of the present
disclosure will become apparent from the following detailed
description taken in conjunction with the accompanying Figures
showing illustrative embodiments of the present disclosure, in
which:
[0013] FIG. 1 is an exemplary diagram of a top-down view of an
exemplary magnetic-based artificial eyelash applicator according to
an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0014] FIG. 2 is an exemplary diagram of a side view of the
exemplary magnetic-based artificial eyelash applicator shown in
FIG. 1 according to the exemplary embodiment of the present
disclosure;
[0015] FIG. 3 is a further exemplary diagram of a bottom-top view
of the exemplary magnetic-based artificial eyelash applicator shown
in FIG. 1 according to the exemplary embodiment of the present
disclosure;
[0016] FIG. 4 is an exemplary diagram of a right side view of the
exemplary magnetic-based artificial eyelash applicator according to
another exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0017] FIG. 5 is an exemplary diagram of a perspective view of the
exemplary magnetic-based artificial eyelash applicator shown in
FIG. 4 according to the exemplary embodiment of the present
disclosure;
[0018] FIG. 6 is an exemplary diagram of a further side view of the
exemplary magnetic-based artificial eyelash applicator shown in
FIG. 4 according to the exemplary embodiment of the present
disclosure;
[0019] FIG. 7 is an exemplary diagram of a perspective view of the
exemplary magnetic-based artificial eyelash applicator shown in
FIG. 4 in an open position according to the exemplary embodiment of
the present disclosure;
[0020] FIG. 8 is an exemplary image of a front portion of the
exemplary magnetic-based artificial eyelash applicator having a
magnetic-based artificial eyelash attached thereto according to an
exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure; and
[0021] FIG. 9 is a flow diagram of an exemplary method of applying
a magnetic-based artificial eyelash according to an exemplary
embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0022] Throughout the drawings, the same reference numerals and
characters, unless otherwise stated, are used to denote like
features, elements, components, or portions of the illustrated
embodiments. Moreover, while the present disclosure will now be
described in detail with reference to the figures, it is done so in
connection with the illustrative embodiments and is not limited by
the particular embodiments illustrated in the figures and the
appended paragraphs.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF EXEMPLARY EMBODIMENTS
[0023] Exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure may be
further understood with reference to the following description and
the related appended drawings. The exemplary embodiments of the
present disclosure relate to a magnetic-based artificial eyelash
applicator. For example, the magnetic-based artificial eyelash
applicator can be used to apply a magnetic-based artificial eyelash
to one or more eyebrows of a person. The exemplary embodiments are
described with reference to an artificial eyelash, although those
having ordinary skill in the art will understand that the exemplary
embodiments of the present disclosure may be implemented in other
applications where a magnetic-based hair extension is applied. It
should be further understood that the term "artificial" with
respect to the magnetic-based artificial eyelashes means that the
lashes are not growing out of a person eyelids, although one or
more portions of the magnetic-based artificial eyelash can be made
of natural materials, including natural, hair, natural eyelashes,
including but not limited to those of humans, animals, etc.
[0024] FIG. 1 shows an exemplary diagram of a top-down view of the
exemplary magnetic-based artificial eyelash applicator 100
according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure. For
example, as shown in FIG. 1, magnetic-based artificial eyelash
applicator 100 can include a handle portion or structure 105.
Handle portion 105 can be connected to an applicator portion or
structure 115. Applicator portion 115 can be used to hold or
otherwise maintain one or more magnetic-based artificial eyelashes
thereon in order to apply the magnetic-based artificial eyelashes
to the eyelashes of a person. Handle portion 105 can include one or
more grip portions or structures 110, which can facilitate superior
holding of handle portion 105 by a person using magnetic-based
artificial eyelash applicator 100. Grip portion 110 can be composed
of the same material from handle portion 105, and can be indented
from the surface of handle portion 105 (e.g., both handle portion
105 and grip portion 110 can be composed of plastic, rubber, or any
other suitable material). Alternatively, grip portion 110 can be
composed of a different material than handle portion (e.g., handle
portion 105 can be composed of plastic and grip portion 110 can be
composed of rubber, or vice versa). Additionally, grip portion 110
need not be indented from the surface of body portion 105.
[0025] As illustrated in FIG. 1, handle portion 110 can have a
curved shape in a form of, e.g., partial circle, such that it bows
out on one side with respect to an opposite side thereof. Handle
portion 105 can also include a proximal portion 120 and a distal
portion 125. Proximal portion 120 is provided between grip portion
110 and applicator portion 115. In particular, in the exemplary
embodiment show in FIG. 1, proximal portion 120 has a wider width
near grip portion 110, and a narrow width near applicator portion
115 such that proximal portion 120 tapers inward from grip portion
110 toward applicator portion 115. Distal portion 125 can have a
general width that is greater than the widths of proximal portion
120 at or near grip portion 110 and at or near applicator portion
115. Further, distal portion 125 can include one or both of handles
205 and 210 (which are illustrated below in FIGS. 2 and 3).
[0026] FIGS. 2 and 3 show exemplary diagrams of differing views of
the exemplary magnetic-based artificial eyelash applicator 100
shown in FIG. 1, according to the exemplary embodiment of the
present disclosure. For example, as indicated above, exemplary
proximal portion 125 can include two separate handles 205 and 210,
which are connected by and extending from a connecting portion or
structure 215. Connecting portion 215 can be used, e.g., with a
spring 240, to provide a spring-like force on handles 205 and 210,
thereby causing handles 205 and 210 to be separate from one another
at one end, and also be pulled toward one another. During the use
of magnetic-based artificial eyelash applicator 100, the user can
press or force handles 205 and 210 together (e.g., using an inward
force in the directions of arrows 220 and 225), opposing the force
provided by spring 240. When the user ceases providing the inward
pressure, connecting portion 215 forces handles 205 and 210 in an
outward direction (e.g., the direction shown by arrows 230 and
235). Alternatively, or in addition, to the spring-like force
applied by connecting portion 215, connecting portion 215--due to
its configuration--can be used to resist any inward pressure in the
direction of arrows 220 and 225.
[0027] FIG. 4 shows a further exemplary diagram of a top-down view
of the exemplary magnetic-based artificial eyelash applicator 400
according to another exemplary embodiment of the present
disclosure. For example, as shown in FIG. 4 and also in FIG. 5,
which illustrates a perspective view of artificial eyelash
applicator 400, applicator 400 can include a hinged portion or
structure 405, a proximal portions 430, 435 to which respective
applicator portions 430, 432 is attached, and distal portions 445,
450 which are connected to each other. Hinged portion 405 can
include a pin 410, and can facilitate one or both of proximal
portions 435 and 440 (shown in FIGS. 4 and 5) to be rotated to
facilitate easy application of a magnetic-based artificial eyelash
to magnetic-based artificial eyelash applicator 400 (e.g., as shown
below). Hinged portion 405 can be connected to one or both of
proximal portions 435, 440, and can be used to rotate or swing one
or both of proximal portions 435, 440 in one or more directions
(e.g., the directions of one or both of arrows 415 and 420). Hinge
portion 405 can provide a certain resistance level such that one or
both of proximal portions 435, 440 are not inadvertently rotated
during the application of a magnetic-based artificial eyelash 400.
For example, when a user rotates proximal portion 440, a certain
amount of force may be needed to overcome the resistance provided
by hinge portion 405 in order to rotate proximal portion 440.
[0028] As shown in FIG. 5 hinge portion 405 can be located only in
or connected to one of proximal portions 435, 440, (e.g., proximal
portion 440), facilitating the rotation of proximal portion 440
with respect to handle 210.
[0029] FIG. 6 shows another side view of the exemplary
magnetic-based artificial eyelash applicator illustrated in FIGS. 4
and 5, according to the exemplary embodiment of the present
disclosure. For example, as shown in FIG. 6, proximal portions 435,
440 can each include or be connected to a respective applicator
portion (e.g., applicator portions 432 and 430, respectively),
which can be used to apply a magnetic-based artificial eyelash onto
an eyelash of a person. Applicator portions 430, 432 can include
metallic portions 615 and 620, respectively, which can be formed or
at least partially composed from a metallic material that has
magnetic qualities (e.g., it can be used to magnetically hold a
magnetic-based artificial eyelash). Metallic portions 615 and 620
can extend across most of the arc formed by each of applicator
portions 432, 430, respectively (e.g., as shown in FIG. 6).
Alternatively, metallic portions 615 and 620 can extend across the
entire arc formed by each of applicator portions 432, 430,
respectively.
[0030] FIG. 7 shows an exemplary diagram of still another
perspective view of the exemplary magnetic-based artificial eyelash
applicator 400 illustrated in FIG. 4-6 in an open (e.g., rotated)
position according to the exemplary embodiment of the present
disclosure. For example, as shown in FIG. 7, proximal portion 440
can be rotated about hinge portion 405 such that proximal portion
440 and applicator portion 432 are rotated away with respect to
distal portion 450, and avail access to proximal portion 435 and
applicator portion 430. This can facilitate easy access to metallic
portion 620 to apply a magnetic-based artificial eyelash to
metallic portion 620.
[0031] FIG. 8 shows an exemplary image of a front portion of an
exemplary magnetic-based artificial eyelash applicator 800 having a
magnetic-based artificial eyelash attached thereto according to an
exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure. It should be
understood that exemplary magnetic-based artificial eyelash
applicator 800 can be exemplary magnetic-based artificial eyelash
applicator 100 of FIGS. 1-3 and/or exemplary magnetic-based
artificial eyelash applicator 100 of FIGS. 4-7. For example, as
shown in FIG. 8, applicator portions 815 and 817 of magnetic-based
artificial eyelash applicator 800 (which can be applicator
portion(s) 115 or applicator portion 430, 432) can include or have
placed (or secured thereon, e.g., with adhesive or other attachment
configuration) metallic portions 615 and 620, respectively.
metallic portions 615 and 620 can be in a form of a strip extending
along the length of the respective one of metallic portions 615 and
620, provided as two or more strips separated from one another, or
other separate or connected segments (e.g., round, oval, etc.),
[0032] Applicator portions 815 and 817 can each have magnetically
attached thereto a magnetic-based artificial eyelash (e.g.,
magnetic-based artificial eyelashes 805 and 810) magnetically
attached thereto. For example, metallic portion 615 can have
magnetic-based artificial eyelash 805 attached thereto and metallic
portion 620 can have magnetic-based artificial eyelash 810 attached
thereto. In particular, magnetic-based artificial eyelashes 815 and
817 can include along a length thereof a magnetic part, e.g., a
magnetic strip, two or more magnetic strips separated from one
another, or other separate or connected magnetic segments (e.g.,
round, oval, etc.), When the magnetic-based artificial eyelash
applicator 800 is squeezed together over an eyelash of a person,
magnetic-based artificial eyelashes 805 and 810 are magnetically
coupled together over the eyelash, and released from magnetic-based
artificial eyelash applicator 800 by letting applicator 800 be
released. Magnetic-based artificial eyelashes 805 and 810 can then
sit over (e.g., by being magnetically attached to one another while
having the real eyelash of the person provided there between) on
the real eyelash of a person.
[0033] FIG. 9 shows a flow diagram of an exemplary method 900 of
applying a magnetic-based artificial eyelash according to an
exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure. For example, at
procedure 905, one or more proximal portions (e.g., proximal
portions 435, 440) of an applicator (e.g., magnetic-based
artificial eyelash applicator 400) can be rotated to facilitate
easier access to apply an artificial eyelash to the applicator. At
procedure 910, an artificial top eyelash can be applied to a
metallic portion (e.g., metallic portion 615) of one the proximal
portions (e.g., proximal portion 435). At procedure 915, an
artificial bottom eyelash can be applied to a metallic portion
(e.g., metallic portion 620) of the other of the handles (e.g.,
handle 210). At procedure 920, the one or more rotated proximal
portions can be rotated back into its/their original position. At
procedure 925, the applicator (e.g., applicator portions 430, 432)
can be placed over an eyelash of a person. At procedure 930, both
handles (e.g., proximal portions 435, 440, hinged portion 405
and/or distal portions 445, 450 of applicator 400) can be squeezed
over the eyelash of the person in order to apply the artificial
eyelash at procedure 935. At procedure 940, procedures 905 through
935 can be repeated for the other eyebrow of the person.
[0034] The foregoing merely illustrates the principles of the
disclosure. Various modifications and alterations to the described
embodiments will be apparent to those skilled in the art in view of
the teachings herein. It will thus be appreciated that those
skilled in the art will be able to devise numerous systems,
arrangements, and procedures which, although not explicitly shown
or described herein, embody the principles of the disclosure and
can be thus within the spirit and scope of the disclosure. Various
different exemplary embodiments can be used together with one
another, as well as interchangeably therewith, as should be
understood by those having ordinary skill in the art. In addition,
certain terms used in the present disclosure, including the
specification, drawings and claims thereof, can be used
synonymously in certain instances, including, but not limited to,
for example, data and information. It should be understood that,
while these words, and/or other words that can be synonymous to one
another, can be used synonymously herein, that there can be
instances when such words can be intended to not be used
synonymously. Further, to the extent that the prior art knowledge
has not been explicitly incorporated by reference herein above, it
is explicitly incorporated herein in its entirety. All publications
referenced are incorporated herein by reference in their
entireties.
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